 Thursday was one of those special days that makes me glad I chose real estate as my profession. 6:00AM: My day started on a good note when I opened my email and found this message, "I am a Navy Officer that is “Likely” going to be stationed in CT for the next 3+ years.....I am looking for a realtor who really knows this area and the current market. Lucky for me I stumbled across your blog. I like what I read, and would like to talk to you about what I am interested in." I admit, as a blogger, it is really nice to know that I'm not just talking to myself here. It made me smile and that is a great way to start off the day. 6:30AM: I left for a 7AM meeting of the Rose City Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International). I was a visitor to the organization and met about 40 energetic business owners eager to expand their referral network. The BNI concept is a natural for a real estate agent. As a result there are about 5 agents vying for the real estate agent spot, amazing considering the group meets every Thursday at 7AM. 9:30AM: A quick stop at the office for a "pre-listing package" and then to an appointment in Gales Ferry where I counseled a home owner that renting her home made more sense than selling it. Although I won't be able to help for a couple years, I will be able to keep her updated on the real estate market via my weekly email reports. 11:00AM: Drinks (3 diet cokes) with some like minded real estate associates. The exchange of ideas with real estate professionals is always rewarding. 12:30PM: Lunch break. A Lobster Roll from Captain Scott's Lobster Dock. Lunch does NOT get any better than that. 2:30PM: A past client stops in to update me on the timing of her move. It will be a nice listing to look forward to! 3:00PM - 4:00PM: Phone call time. I called the very pleasant Navy Officer who showed up in my computer at 6:00AM this morning. AND two calls came in from past clients anticipating a future move. Both sellers were clients of mine over 10 years ago. It is always rewarding to get those kinds of phone calls, especially two within one hour. Appointments scheduled all around. Life is good. 4:00PM: My final appointment of the day was a visit to future homesellers who are anticipating a move in about a year. It is never too early to start planning for a move and I appreciate being involved early in the process. This house was in lovely condition and they didn't need much advice. On most visits, I'm likely to advise some repainting, updating worn floor coverings, and decluttering. I am now strongly recommending a pre-home inspection. 7:00PM: The day is not quite over. I'm off to a Zoning Commission meeting where I serve as the Ledyard Town Council liaison. I have a few comments to make about my desire to create a Blight Ordinance for the Town of Ledyard. You'll be reading more about my concerns under my "From Where I Sit on the Ledyard Town Council" series. The nice people I met in my computer, on the phone, and in person will lead to future business. It was a very good day. | 
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